TEHRAN: Mahdi Mohammadi, the advisor to the Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, dismissed US President Donald Trump’s announcement of extending the ceasefire agreement with Iran, saying it is “insignificant” and the US cannot dictate terms as it has lost the war.
According to him, the ceasefire announcement by the US President is “irrelevant” as the “defeated US” cannot dictate any terms in this matter.
Furthermore, the Iranian official highlighted that the embargo imposed on his country is basically a form of bombing and the government must take military action against the United States. “The embargo imposed on us is similar to a bombing,” Mohammadi explained. “We need to fight back militarily.”
تمدید آتش بس از جانب ترامپ هیچ معنایی ندارد. طرف بازنده نمی تواند شرایط تعیین کند. تداوم محاصره تفاوتی با بمباران ندارد و باید به آن پاسخ نظامی داد. ضمن اینکه تمدید آتش بس از جانب ترامپ قطعا به معنای خرید زمان به منظور ضربه غافلگیرانه است. زمان ابتکار عمل ایران است.
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Moreover, Mohammadi cast doubt on the ceasefire decision by the United States, claiming that it is just a delaying tactic before launching an attack. Thus, he asked Iran to take proactive steps to get out of this situation.
These comments by Mohammadi indicate the ongoing clash between Iran and America, while also emphasizing the uncompromising approach taken by Iranian authorities regarding foreign interference. These comments also reflect the overall strategy of Iran in maintaining its sovereignty.
President Trump announces extension of ceasefire with Iran
Earlier, US President Donald J. Trump has confirmed the extension of the ceasefire between the United States and Iran, citing the ongoing political instability within Iran’s government. This decision follows a request from Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir, who asked for a delay in any military action until Iran’s leadership is able to present a unified proposal for negotiations.
In a statement issued on social media platform Truth Social, President Trump emphasized that, despite maintaining a military blockade around Iran, the U.S. will hold off on further offensive actions while Tehran’s political representatives work toward a unified position. “I have directed our military to continue the blockade and remain ready for action, but in the meantime, we will extend the ceasefire until such time as Iran’s leaders can submit their proposal and conclude discussions,” said President Trump.
The announcement comes amid significant fractures within the Iranian government, with various factions unable to reach a consensus on how to proceed with negotiations. This internal division has raised concerns about the stability of Iran’s leadership, further complicating efforts to reach a lasting peace agreement.
President Trump made it clear that the US military is prepared to respond swiftly once a clear and unified proposal from Iran is presented. The extension of the ceasefire is seen as a diplomatic move to allow time for these internal discussions to unfold, but the president reiterated that this window of peace would not remain open indefinitely.
The involvement of Pakistan, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir urging the delay in military action, reflects Islamabad’s central role in regional diplomacy. Pakistan has long been a key player in facilitating dialogue between Tehran and Washington, and this latest development underscores its efforts to prevent further escalation in the region.
